Join us on Saturday, September 6 for a Member Morning at The Walt Disney Family Museum! We are pleased to invite our members to enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries on the porch from 10–11am, then enjoy our special exhibition Mary Blair: Mid Century Magic in the Lower Lobby and Theater Gallery.
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In celebration of our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, join us for an exclusive presentation with two talented Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artists who regularly draw inspiration from Mary in their current work. Brittney Lee, a production designer for the upcoming Frozen 3...
Join us for a special talk in honor of the release of the new book Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy by Michael Campbell.
Campbell—who collaborated with museum co-founders Diane Disney Miller and Walter E. D. Miller to create train-related content for the museum...
There is an all-new gallery experience in the lobby at the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. called "Evolution of a Dream,” celebrating 70 years of Disneyland’s history. This exhibit showcases some never-before-seen artwork and artifacts highlighting early Disneyland merchandise, the groundbreaking history of Audio-Animatronics® technology, and a tribute to Cast Members who brought Walt's dream to life over the past seven decades. In a special collaboration, The Walt Disney Family Museum loaned...
In honor of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, a brand-new attraction “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” opens at the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A on July 17, 2025. This exciting experience offers an immersive look at the man who led the charge with innovative Audio-Animatronics® technology. Debuting alongside this new attraction is “Evolution of a Dream,” an exhibit featuring more than 30 of Walt’s personal artifacts on loan from The Walt Disney Family Museum. Together at Disneyland, they share...
Join us in our Art Studio where you can enjoy evening cocktails and follow along as our Education staff teaches you step-by-step instructions on how to paint a whimsical castle.
In recent decades, many children of Walt Disney’s close collaborators have shared cherished memories of growing up at The Walt Disney Studios, wandering the hallways of the Animation Building, and exploring the backlot and soundstages. Others recall the halls and workshops of the WED Enterprises facilities where Audio-Animatronics® figures were brought to life for theme park attractions.
But for Laurence Boag, his dad’s workplace wasn’t the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking and theme park...
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the development and transformation of the park over the years and delve into the folklore of fairies. From the Fairy Godmother to Tinker Bell, these...
We are thrilled to announce our latest offering, Wonder Wednesdays. With special limited time pricing, enjoy private group access to the museum galleries while the museum is closed to the public. This experience is available 2–3:30pm and 4–5:30pm every Wednesday, with additional times available upon request.
Tailor your own custom event rental. Gain a deeper perspective about the life and legacy of Walt Disney with a one-hour, specialized Storyteller Tour available upon request. For an additional fee, book the Theater or Awards Lobby to host the perfect post-gallery reception.
For more details, email groups@wdfmuseum.org or submit the inquiry form below.
When the Haunted Mansion finally opened to guests in August 1969, its 999 resident ghosts were ready to socialize. But, as we all know, spooks don’t come out for a swinging wake without suitable musical accompaniment. Here’s how “Grim Grinning Ghosts” materialized…
Use the code MEM20OFF at checkout to receive $20 off an Individual-level membership. For a full description of member benefits, visit our Membership page.
Offer expires December 31, 2025. Valid for new memberships only. Cannot be combined with other offers and not eligible for payment plan. No cash or tax deductible value.
Join us in welcoming painter, illustrator, and designer Shag as he discusses the iconic elements of mid-century modern design, an aesthetic that continues to fascinate and inspire nostalgia seven decades after its inception. Mid-century art and design was shaped by artists like Mary Blair and few...
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
“Step in Time” and join us in welcoming Gregg Sherman—co-writer and producer of Disney’s feature-length documentary, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009), and son of multiple-time Academy Award®- and Grammy Award®-winning composer Richard M. Sherman. Gregg will share stories and unique...
The Walt Disney Family Museum is dedicated to teaching present and future generations about the life and legacy of Walt Disney, and is proud to offer several of our past original exhibitions to museums and institutions nationwide. These exhibitions vary in size and scope, and can be adapted based on the borrower’s space.
For more information about hosting one of these exhibitions at your museum or institution, please contact:
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Castles across the globe are significant not just for their rich history, but for their artistic design. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955), this Pop-Up Studio will discuss the origins of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, the use of reference material, and important...
Hooray! It’s Pluto’s 95th anniversary! Come celebrate with us as we explore the character design and development of one of our favorite furry friends, then get your paws dirty with some good old-fashioned clay. Using shape language and a few fundamental sculpting techniques, you will leave with the...